Funkstown, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21734
Washington County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 771
- 1,317/sq mi High-density area
- $61,392
- Median income Below-median income area
- $277,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Funkstown pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,317
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21734 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21734 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Funkstown, Washington County, Maryland, home to just 771 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 1,317 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21734 reports a modest median household income of $61,392 (46% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,817. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $277,800 (38% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $808; owner occupancy is 55.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 21734 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 21734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Funkstown, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21734.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21734, Funkstown, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
771
Population
0.6
Area (sq mi)
1,317
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21734?
52.4
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,392
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$36,817
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21734 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Funkstown, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,392 8th percentile higher than 8% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
518housing units
518
Total Housing Units
493
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$808
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 21734, employing approximately 109 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,419,000.
19
Businesses
109
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 31.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 21.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 15.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21734 vs 21746 →
ZIP 21734 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21740
Hagerstown (21740)
61,859 residents
- 21742
Hagerstown (21742)
31,444 residents
- 21713 9,502
Boonsboro (21713)
9,502 residents
- 21795 9,233
Williamsport (21795)
9,233 residents
- 21746 1,883
Hagerstown (21746)
1,883 residents
- 21733 1,163
Fairplay (21733)
1,163 residents
- 21767 991
Maugansville (21767)
991 residents
- 21734 771
Funkstown (21734)
771 residents
- 17263 467
State Line (17263)
467 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21734 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21734 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21733
Fairplay (21733)
$109,896 median income
- 21713
Boonsboro (21713)
$96,199 median income
- 17263
State Line (17263)
$88,835 median income
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
$87,864 median income
- 21742
Hagerstown (21742)
$86,288 median income
- 21740
Hagerstown (21740)
$62,873 median income
- 21734
Funkstown (21734)
$61,392 median income
- 21767
Maugansville (21767)
$57,940 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21734 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21746 | Hagerstown, MD | 1,883 | 3.0 mi |
| 21740 | Hagerstown, MD | 61,859 | 2.6 mi |
| 21781 | Saint James, MD | 136 | 3.7 mi |
| 21733 | Fairplay, MD | 1,163 | 4.9 mi |
| 21742 | Hagerstown, MD | 31,444 | 5.1 mi |
| 21713 | Boonsboro, MD | 9,502 | 6.1 mi |
| 21767 | Maugansville, MD | 991 | 6.5 mi |
| 17263 | State Line, PA | 467 | 8.3 mi |
| 21795 | Williamsport, MD | 9,233 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21734, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21734 in?
ZIP code 21734 (Funkstown) is located in Washington County, Maryland. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21734?
ZIP code 21734 in Funkstown, MD has a population of 771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21734?
The median household income in ZIP 21734 is $61,392, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21734?
The median home value in ZIP 21734 is $277,800, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21734 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21734?
ZIP code 21734 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21734 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21734?
In ZIP code 21734, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21734?
In ZIP code 21734, approximately 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21734 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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